Dow Seeks to Legalize Plastic Discharges in Texas, Sparks Legal Battle Over Environmental Standards

Dow, facing pollution lawsuits, is asking Texas regulators to approve an "unprecedented" permit change that would legalize its discharge of plastic pellets into coastal waters. This move, if approved, could set a dangerous precedent for environmental policy and has already sparked a legal dispute after the state's lawsuit against Dow effectively blocked a more aggressive citizen-led challenge, raising concerns about access to justice and regulatory capture.